{"id":4649,"date":"2025-01-16T14:33:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T19:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/?page_id=4649"},"modified":"2026-08-10T20:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:40:29","slug":"stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cutheme-docs\/intermediate-training\/intermediate-training-module-1-content-types\/stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Stories\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intermediate Training Module 1: Content Types<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories are used to share news, achievements, research, profiles, and other narrative content in a visually engaging format. They combine the flexibility of a post with a distinctive banner design that includes the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ wave, helping important content stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories are often used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student and faculty stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research highlights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Success stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major announcements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature articles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because they are designed for storytelling, Stories are ideal when you want to provide more detail and create a stronger visual impact than a standard news post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-use-a-story\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Use a Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a Story when you want to present content in a more engaging or feature-oriented format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlighting research accomplishments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcasing student success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting major initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing interviews and profiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrating community achievements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For shorter announcements and routine updates, a regular Post may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"creating-a-story\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a Story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the Dashboard, select <strong>Stories<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload or select a banner image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add content using blocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save or publish the Story.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories use the same editing experience as pages and posts while providing a unique visual presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"banner-images\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banner Images<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the defining features of a Story is its branded banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add a banner image:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the Story banner area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Select Image<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload a new image or choose one from the Media Library.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The image will be displayed using the Story template, including the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ wave overlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"choosing-effective-banner-images\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing Effective Banner Images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banner images should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the story&#8217;s main topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be high quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work well in wide formats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remain recognizable on mobile devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid images with important details near the edges where they may be cropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"adding-story-content\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding Story Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories support all standard content blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commonly used blocks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paragraphs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Galleries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows you to create long-form content with a mix of text and visual elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"categories\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories can be organized using categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Categories make it easier to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group related content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create filtered listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display Stories on landing pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve content organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use categories consistently to keep your content organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"featured-images\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Images<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories also support featured images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featured images are commonly displayed when Stories appear in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Story listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card layouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured content blocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add a featured image:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>Featured Image<\/strong> panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Set Featured Image<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload or choose an image from the Media Library.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recommended image size:<\/strong> 600 \u00d7 400 pixels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The featured image does not need to be the same image used in the Story banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"writing-effective-excerpts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing Effective Excerpts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excerpt is a short summary of the Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excerpts are often displayed in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Story listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured content sections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong excerpt should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be one or two sentences long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarize the story<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage visitors to read more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If no excerpt is provided, one may be generated automatically using the opening content of the Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-practices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Start with a Strong Banner Image<\/strong><br>The banner is often the first thing visitors will notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Write Meaningful Titles<\/strong><br>Titles should clearly communicate the focus of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Use Supporting Visuals<\/strong><br>Break up longer content with images, quotes, and other blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Create Custom Excerpts<\/strong><br>Custom excerpts are typically more engaging than automated excerpts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Use Categories Consistently<\/strong><br>Categories help surface related Stories and improve content organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"try-it-out\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try It Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice creating a Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Publish and review the Story on the front end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a new Story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload a banner image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a title and several paragraphs of content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign a category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a featured image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a custom excerpt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create engaging feature content using Stories, complete with branded banners, 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